LPN: Patient-Centered Clinic Care & Team Player

Cdapeds; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Health in North Idaho is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians with direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. You will interview patients, obtain vital signs, prepare patients and assist physicians with exams and treatments, while charting and handling phone prescriptions for refills to pharmacies.

The LPN will also perform triage via patient phone calls to identify emergencies, and may administer injections under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Three years ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Current active Idaho state licensure.
• Current BLS certification or the ability to get certified within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of FQHCs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparing patients for clinic appointments.
• Patients are brought to exam room upon their arrival to clinic.
• Administer direct hands on patient care under the supervision/direction of supervising Provider/registered nurse.
• Obtains a complete set of vital signs including a pain score at each visit.
• Ensure patient flow is timely and accurate throughout the clinic
• Reviews and documents patient medications
• Checks equipment daily to ensure accurate functioning
• Assist providers/medical assistants with emergency care of patients in the clinic
• Handles acute treatment or crisis intervention
• Heritage Health staff have an active role in our Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. This role is designated as part of the Heritage Health PCMH Care Team.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performs all other duties as requested.
• Ensure all work is OSHA and HIPAA compliant.

Skills

Medical Office experience

FQHCs knowledge

Job description

Heritage Health in North Idaho is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support physicians with direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. You will interview patients, obtain vital signs, prepare patients and assist physicians with exams and treatments, while charting and handling phone prescriptions for refills to pharmacies.

The LPN will also perform triage via patient phone calls to identify emergencies, and may administer injections under physician supervision.